Download Choices For Spelling Homework Activities

Choices for Spelling Homework Activities
1.
Write each word three times in cursive.
2.
Write your words in alphabetical (ABC) order in cursive.
3.
Type your words two times each, and then paste or staple into your
notebook.
4.
Draw pictures to show the meanings of all of your words (label each
picture).
5.
Use all of your words in WELL WRITTEN sentences in cursive.
6.
Using a dictionary, write definitions for ten of your words in cursive.
7.
Make spelling triangles with your words. (you may print)
8.
Write a short story, in cursive, using at least eight of your words.
9.
Make a list of your words, and then write a synonym, or an antonym, or
a rhyming word for each word on your list. Label as to which type of
word you chose to match your list word. (Example: before-after,
antonym)
10.
Look up your words in the dictionary. Write the spelling word and the
two guide words found at the top of the dictionary page.
11.
Write your words. Circle all the vowels and underline the consonants.
12.
Write tongue twisters with all of your words.
THURSDAY ONLY: Take a practice test and have it signed by a parent.
Reading Response Suggestions
The most popular reading response is a retell or summary of the most recent events
about which you have read. Below are some other response beginnings that you may
use.
These are good to use when you first begin a book:
I like the beginning because…
The setting of the story is….(tell when, where, and describe)
List and describe the main characters in the story.
The main problem of the story is…
These are good to use at any time during the story:
I felt ___________ when…
The story reminded me of a time when something similar happened to me because…
The hero/heroine of this story is __________ because…
The character _________ made me think of ___________ because…
The story reminds me of a book I read called __________ because…
I love the way the author…
I can’t really understand…
I was surprised when…
If I were (character), I would…
I predict that…
My favorite character is _________ because…
My least favorite character is _________ because….
I would like to change the part where ___________ happened because…
Someone I think would like this book is _____________ because…
This book would/would not make a good movie because…
I would like to have (character) in our class because…
These are good to use when you are almost finished or finished with a book:
I think the author wrote this book because…
I liked/disliked this book because…
I think the overall idea (theme) of this book is _______________ because…
The most important event in this story was…
The author kept me interested because…
I would/would not recommend this book to a friend because…